القيروان, founded around 670 AD by the Umayyads during Caliph Mu’awiya’s reign, is a historically significant city in Tunisia and the Maghreb. It was the first Muslim city established in this region and quickly became a major center of Arab-Muslim civilization. For five centuries, Kairouan served as the capital and a vibrant hub of culture, education, and religion, reflecting the early development of Islamic architecture and urbanism. Its medina, with over a hundred monuments, narrow winding streets, and traditional souks, remains a living museum of Islamic art and history.
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Kairouan, Tunisia.